Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication that can reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin or prescription pain medications). When administered during an overdose, naloxone blocks the effects of opioids on the brain and quickly restores breathing. Naloxone has one critical function: to reverse the effects of opioids in order to prevent overdose death. Naloxone has no potential for abuse.

Naloxone does not reverse overdoses that are caused by non-opioid drugs, such as cocaine, benzodiazepines (e.g. Xanex, Klonopin and Valium), methamphetamines, or alcohol.

It takes less than 30 minutes to obtain a kit that could save a life

With the passage of HB 170, the kits may now be dispensed to the addict as well as a family member, friend, or loved one.

Kits include:

2 doses of 4 mg/.01 mL of Narcan Nasal Spray

1 face shield

1 educational DVD

1 educational step-by-step booklet

Kits are free when training is received at the following locations:

Lake County Locations:

** Lake County General Health District: Clinics are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. on the third floor — 5966 Heisley Rd. Mentor, OH 44060

Signature Health: Clinics are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. — 38882 Mentor Ave. Willoughby, OH 44094

Ashtabula County Locations:

Lake Area Recovery Center: Clinics are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. — 2711 Donahoe Dr, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Geauga County Locations:

Ravenwood (South St. location): Clinics are held on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. — 695 South St. Chardon, OH 44024

If you would like to register for the next Project DAWN clinic or would like more information, please contact